Buying Real Estate

Buying Real Estate Step-By-Step

Buying a home is exciting. Whether you're buying a starter home or finally making your dream home a reality, it can be a great adventure. Planning and preparation, loan pre-qualification, and selecting the right real estate agent are crucial to the process. Whether you’ve spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or unsure if you can afford it, the questions surrounding a home purchase can feel endless.  The home-buying process is becoming more and more complex, and can also be very time-consuming and costly if you’re not familiar with all aspects of the process.

The O’Dea Group is committed to bringing you current information and resources to help you make an informed decision that's right for you.  If you are a Buyer, The O’Dea Group always represents you.

	Work With A REALTOR® Who Provides Buyer Representation
	Understanding Your Credit
	Mortgage Pre-Approval – What Can I Afford?
	What Makes A House The “Right Home”?
	You Have Found the Home Of Your Dreams!
	Negotiating The Offer
	So, Your Offer Was Accepted
	You’re Almost Home - Prepare for Settlement
	Prepare for Life in Your New Home

Reading for Home Buyers

You are ready to buy a home. To help prepare you for the experience, The O'Dea Group has many articles about real estate-related topics that should make the buying process much easier. Whatever your needs are, we provide it in our Maryland Real Estate Article Archive.

• What is a Credit Report
• First-Time Home Buyer Programs
• Who Do Real Estate Agents Represent in Maryland
• Water Damage, Mold and Asbestos
• Lead-based Paint Testing
• Well and Septic Testing
• Underground Fuel Oil Tank Testing
• Tax Advantages of Owning Your Own Home
• Your Moving Checklist